Strawberry Lemon Drop Martini

This is a fantastic cocktail choice—it balances the sharp, zesty "pucker" of a lemon drop with the sweet, jammy profile of fresh strawberries. It is essentially a grown-up, alcoholic strawberry lemonade served "up" (chilled, without ice).

Here is the best recipe for a Strawberry Lemon Drop Martini.

🍓 The Strawberry Lemon Drop Martini

• Glass: Martini or Coupe (chilled)

• Difficulty: Easy

• Prep Time: 5 minutes

Ingredients

• 2 oz (60ml) Vodka (Citron vodka is best, but regular works)

• ¾ oz (22ml) Fresh lemon juice

• ¾ oz (22ml) Simple syrup

• 2–3 Fresh strawberries (hulled and sliced)

• Garnish: Sugar (for rim), lemon wheel, or strawberry slice

Instructions

1. Prep the Glass Run a lemon wedge around the rim of your martini or coupe glass. Dip the rim into a plate of sugar to coat it evenly. Set the glass aside (preferably in the freezer to chill).

2. Muddle the Fruit In the bottom of your cocktail shaker, add the sliced strawberries and the simple syrup. Muddle (crush) them well until the strawberries are broken down and juicy.

3. Add the Spirits Pour in the vodka and the fresh lemon juice.

4. Shake Fill the shaker with ice (about ¾ full). Cap it and shake vigorously for 15–20 seconds. You want the outside of the tin to feel very cold and frosty.

5. Double Strain This is the most important step for texture. Place a fine-mesh tea strainer over your prepared glass and pour the cocktail through it.

• Why? This catches the strawberry seeds and pulp, ensuring your martini is smooth and silky rather than chunky.

6. Garnish & Serve Add a strawberry slice or a lemon wheel on the rim and serve immediately.

💡 Pro-Tips for the Perfect Drop

• The Vodka Choice: If you have Citron (Lemon) Vodka (like Absolut Citron or Grey Goose Le Citron), use it. It adds a punchy, aromatic lemon oil flavor that fresh juice alone can't replicate.

• Adjusting Sweetness: If your strawberries are very sweet/ripe, you may want to reduce the simple syrup to ½ oz. If they are tart, stick to ¾ oz.

• Make it "Sparkling": If you find martinis too strong, pour this into a tall glass with ice and top it with club soda or Prosecco for a Strawberry Lemon Drop Spritz.